The Holmes Chemical Murder Theory Explored
A Buffalo News excerpt discusses a theory by a writer that killer Holmes could have used nitrobenzine to dissolve bodies in a bathtub, erasing all traces. It cites Parkman Webster Cronin Unger cases and historical murders, noting the chemical’s destructive power and dangers.
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Parkman-Webster
Webster
Harvard College
Parkman
Cronin
August Boller
Baltimore
Unger
Holmes
Mulhausen
Alsace
Buffalo News
Parade Directed by Central Electric System
A Philadelphia Press excerpt describes a parade directed by a central director via telephone and switchboard. Observers monitor the line, relaying breaks so the commander waits for reformations, enabling a 60 000 man procession to move with drill-room precision as a potential standard for future large parades.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Holland
Philadelphia Press
Convention In The Woods Chooses Deadlock For Senate Hope
In Adair and Madison counties Indiana a Republican senatorial convention met in a forest straddling the split line. Each county holds 12 delegates and sat on its side for five days while 8010 ballots produced no choice. A Sept. 24 adjournment renews the stalemate as crowds visit the camp and a daily paper is printed on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
Madison
New York World
John Bull Annexes Trinidad Claim on Small Island
Lieutenant Ryan of the Barracouta raised the British flag on the unnamed island, named a governor and medical officer, and buried a proclamation in a bottle to claim annexation. The spot showed little life except water on the eastern slope and some vegetation by the shore, puzzling why Brazil would want the island when Britain could use it.
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John Bull
Trinidad
Ryan
Barracouta
Halley
Brazil
England
New York
San
Zola Wins Lawsuit Over Publication of Lourdes Story
The newspaper had agreed to pay Zola 10900 for the Lourdes feuilleton but refused after claiming prior foreign publication and book release. The court found in Zola's favor noting the contract allowed publication and required the payment.
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Zola
Marble from Georgia for Rhode Island statehouse
Rhode Island planning a marble clad statehouse using Georgia marble at a cost of 1 576 000 dollars. The note adds that Georgia used Indiana marble for its own statehouse, reflecting marble sourcing across states.
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Rhode Island
Georgia
Indiana
Boston
Gerald
Do You Drink This? Beer Prices Questioned
The Chicago Times-Herald questions brewery price increases arguing abundant lake water makes a price hike unnecessary and calls for restraint from the Chicago and Milwaukee breweries.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Chicago Times-Herald
Farewell Sermon Planned at Parish Church Tonight
This evening Rev. Mr. will preach a farewell sermon at the parish church. The choir will perform a thanksgiving specially composed for the occasion.
Donnet Plans Sahara Expedition to Find Flatters Survivors
M. Gaston Donnet prepares an expedition into the Sahara to locate survivors of the Flatters mission amid large Parisian fund subscriptions and public support.
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Sahara
M. Gaston Donnet
Flatters
Paris
Bee in Bonnets Baffles Press Clipping Bureaus
In The Sting Seaven the St Louis Republic notes press clipping bureaus lock in yearly contracts with about 100 men who harbor a persistent “bee in their bonnets” terms used to describe obsessive tendencies.
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St. Louis Repub
Spanish Naval Losses Through the Ages
The Philadelphia Record notes long history of shipwrecks and battles, estimating 26 500 men lost in the last 125 years. It contrasts storms and naval engagements with Armada era losses, detailing ships, crews, guns, and ships sunk near Mexico, Biscay, Corsica, and England.
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English Channel
Don Antonio Navarro
Mexican
San Juan de Cuoa
Biscayan
Martin de Padilla
Marquia de Santa Cruz
Jose Pizarro
Philadelphia
Obscure Payment Leads to Sanity Hearing
A Japanese man in a police court claimed he paid rent with phrases like quarter of leven. Despite repeated questions the defendant offered only quirky times until hospital examination revealed he paid $10.75 for his room.
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Leven
Commissioners of Insanity
San Francisco Post
Turkish and Russian Soldiers in the 19th Century Debate
The article contrasts Turkish and Russian soldiers, praising Turkish troops for abstinence, religiosity, and education while criticizing Russian troops as less capable. It cites W. W. Herbert and notes broad judgments about military character and future campaigns. Also referenced are jewelry wealth estimates and a deodorant/cure advertisement with testimonials.
Million for Glory Defenders Cost Likely Near Quarter Million
A dynasty of investors led by W K Vanderbilt E D Morgan and C Oliver Iselin backs Defender with potential total outlay near 250000 for racing and support ships. Past cup contests cost from 20000 to 35000 for each vessel with Yankee teams spending close to 250000 overall for 1893 efforts and related equipment.
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W. K. Vanderbilt
E. D. Morgan
C. Oliver Iselin
Scotland
English Channel
Boston
Priscilla
General Paine
Phil Elsworth
Henn
Edward Burgess
Mayflower
Bell
Defender Syndicate
Colonia
Desisvanve
Wese Selll Beeds
Lane
Lion Cage Piano Stuns as New Stage Act
An obscure female piano teacher debuted a piano in a lion cage at a Dewsbury menagerie in England. The act is praised as a grand success with the kingly beasts shown to be fond of Chopin tunes.
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Eton
Chopin
Dewsbury
England
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B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
C.H. Whitney
Concord
H. A. Littlefield
West Acton
Thomas F. Parker
Main Street
Albert * Batley
Acton St. Maynard, Mass
WM. F. Hale
N. S. Daniels
Mass
W. Henderson
South Acton
Waltham Or
Elgin
H.p.n.dahl
Riverside Block
Eclipse
T. F. Sheehan
Barrett’s Mill Road
Wonecord Junction
Monumental
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Nason Sts. Maynard
Quincy
Ss. Fowler
Concord Junction
Jeremiah Sheehan
A. H. Rose
U.S
Acton, Mass
D. Dilmore
Maynard’s Block
W. OC. Hancock
Pratt
Lexington ST. Concord, Mass
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